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Threats to and censorship of freedom of speech and Media Rights in Uganda are real and increasing

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An attack on one is an attack on all (of us), Felix Warom Okello, West Nile based seasoned journalist twitted with hash tag FreePressUg after the arrest of eight Pepper Publication Ltd directors and editors. Another comrade in the professional, Ivan Kimbowa, noted that the move against Red Pepper is part of a pattern of state actions geared at silencing dissent and free speech. Rep pepper aside, Several reports have been indicating that since 2005 attempts by Ugandan journalists to conduct independent political reporting and analysis in print and on radio have been met by increasing government threats, intimidation, and harassment. And this year issues of media rights and freedom have been worsening especially during the hot debate on Constitutional Amendment bill which seeks to amend Article 102(b) to scrap the presidential upper and lower age limits among other issues. The Uganda Communication Commission has been fond of suspending poplar political
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The Saga of Hiked School Fees and Chronicles of the Humble Headteacher's Bench

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Parents and students sitting on the bench - Captured in this AI-generated photo. In the mystical realm of school administration, there exists a humble bench strategically placed near the headmaster's office, and oh, the tales it could tell! As the school term kicks off, this peculiar wooden companion silently witnesses the drama unfold at the entrance of every school's administrative office. This enchanted seat witnesses the anxious dance of parents during the beginning of each term, where the pursuit of knowledge collides with the dreaded hunt for elusive school fees. As the term unveils its curtain, the bench becomes a sacred ground for parents engaged in a silent camaraderie of worry. All occupants of this sacred perch seem to have developed a peculiar talent for staring intently at the ground, as if the secrets of tuition could be discovered in the grains of sand beneath their feet. The atmosphere surrounding the bench is akin to that of a solemn confessional, where parents
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Hurricane or Whirlwind?

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      At #TheBalcony with Christopher Kisekka    As I sat on #TheBalcony today, scrolling through my social media feed, I couldn't help but notice the predominant topic of conversation: the ongoing coups in West and Central Africa. It appears that this issue is capturing the attention and sparking discussions in nearly all African countries. The reactions to these events are quite diverse. Some individuals are jubilant, celebrating what they perceive as a positive force for change. Others, however, seem unmoved by the developments, possibly due to a sense of resignation or desensitization to political upheaval. Meanwhile, there's a third group diligently engaging in analysis, striving to comprehend the underlying dynamics at play. With a staggering count of seven coups occurring in the region since 2020, it's no wonder that theories and narratives have emerged to explain this phenomenon. One prevailing perspective likens these coups to a relentless, sweeping wind,
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